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  1. This poem teaches us about the people around us and how they live on a daily basis. It gives really wonderful instances to demonstrate the differences in people's lives and describes how some people struggle and how some people live comfortably.   Sing a song of people Summary

    This poem teaches us about the people around us and how they live on a daily basis. It gives really wonderful instances to demonstrate the differences in people’s lives and describes how some people struggle and how some people live comfortably.

     

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  1. Antithesis- When two opposite ideas are introduced together for contrasting effect. Eg. Fast or slow, Up and down they go. Repetition- Repetition is the simple repeating of a word, within a short space of words. Eg. Passing is repeated twice, Round and round and round. Sing a Song of People Summary

    1. Antithesis– When two opposite ideas are introduced together for contrasting effect. Eg. Fast or slow, Up and down they go.
    2. Repetition– Repetition is the simple repeating of a word, within a short space of words. Eg. Passing is repeated twice, Round and round and round.

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    Imagery- Imagery is figurative language or visual symbolism. Eg. Snow white, snow bright was her mane, Fish to catch, big and small. Malu Bhalu Summary

    1. Imagery– Imagery is figurative language or visual symbolism. Eg. Snow white, snow bright was her mane, Fish to catch, big and small.

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  1. A bear named Malu and her mother are the subject of the poem. The poem is a representation of a typical mother-daughter relationship. When the daughter is young, the mother is reluctant to let her explore the world, but after the mother gains confidence, she encourages her daughter to pursue all ofRead more

    A bear named Malu and her mother are the subject of the poem. The poem is a representation of a typical mother-daughter relationship. When the daughter is young, the mother is reluctant to let her explore the world, but after the mother gains confidence, she encourages her daughter to pursue all of her goals.

     

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  1. There are only three stanzas in this little poem. The lines rhyme consistently in the 'abcb' pattern.   Nobody's Friend Summary

    There are only three stanzas in this little poem. The lines rhyme consistently in the ‘abcb’ pattern.

     

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  1. The poem's major idea is the contrast between those who are ready to share their possessions with others around them and those who are not. Ultimately, the point is to help young kids appreciate and internalize the virtue of giving. Nobody's Friend Summary

    The poem’s major idea is the contrast between those who are ready to share their possessions with others around them and those who are not. Ultimately, the point is to help young kids appreciate and internalize the virtue of giving.

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  1. Four extremely short stanzas make up the "Topsy Turvy Land" poetry, which is only a few lines long. 'abcb' is the rhyming scheme.   Topsy-Turvy Land Summary

    Four extremely short stanzas make up the “Topsy Turvy Land” poetry, which is only a few lines long. ‘abcb’ is the rhyming scheme.

     

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  1. The poem describes a situation that is wildly out of the usual, giving us a whole different perspective on the normal and conventional occurrences that we encounter every day. It solidifies what we already believe to be normal in our eyes.   Topsy-Turvy Land Summary

    The poem describes a situation that is wildly out of the usual, giving us a whole different perspective on the normal and conventional occurrences that we encounter every day. It solidifies what we already believe to be normal in our eyes.

     

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